Mini World Game Console

In the suburbs of Sky Capital, within the underground base of the forbidden area, in the Dispersing Spirit Space.

"...Is this satisfactory?"

The Dispersing Spirit Iron Throne, previously facing due north, now faced southwest. Ren Zuo sat on the throne, his right index finger flickering with dancing purple lightning. He pointed towards what used to be a wall and asked the nearby researcher in a calm tone.

"That'll do, that'll do." The middle-aged researcher looked at the scene before him, swallowed discreetly, and then asked, "Is this the Fourth-Stage Spell 'Alchemy Furnace Technique'?"

Under the purple electricity at Ren Zuo's fingertips, the steel plates and concrete that had formed the walls of the Dispersing Spirit Space rapidly dissolved and reformed. They became a series of pipelines extending into the distance, eventually connecting with the pipes already laid in the upper levels of the forbidden area.

"To be precise, it's a combination of 'Remote Casting Technique: Fingertip Instant Electricity' and 'Alchemy Furnace Technique'."

Ren Zuo coughed twice and said, "Although I've temporarily classified them as Fourth-Stage Spells, it's because the minimum Spiritual Energy Quantity required to use these two spells can only be sustained by a Fourth-Stage Whirlwind. However, if Fourth-Stage Cultivators appear in the future, they most likely won't be able to cast these two spells."

"After all, these are special spells that simulate awakened spells and require a great affinity with the cultivator."

At this, Ren Zuo chuckled. "Right now, I'm the only special case in the field of high-end spell research. No matter how many improvements are made, there's no subject to test them on. Some obstacles that are no problem for me at all might be insurmountable for other cultivators."

The middle-aged researcher nodded. "But we already have more than five Third-turn Cultivators. Once the global Spirit Veins open in a few days, their cultivation speed will increase, right? Moreover, Mr. Ren, the pipelines you're laying now will allow your Spiritual Energy to be transmitted to Sky Capital School. Then, thousands of students will be able to enjoy your patronage and grow quickly."

"Yes..." Ren Zuo sighed softly. "It's a pity. If the Spirit Veins in other places weren't opening, we would be one step, or even two steps, ahead of other countries..."

The middle-aged researcher lamented, "There's nothing we can do. Although Fairy Palace seems to have a deep relationship with Mysterious Country, we ultimately have no one in Fairy Palace, nor can we contact any official members."

"Even our comrade Pangolin in the medical facilities hasn't received any contact from other Immortal Palace Envoys—the deadline is nearly here."

"Regardless, other Immortal Palace Envoys will surely open the Spirit Veins elsewhere in the coming days. It's already quite good that we can use this time difference to gain a small advantage."

Ren Zuo asked, "But is this alright? Nations playing these kinds of underhanded schemes against each other..."

The middle-aged researcher adjusted his glasses. "I don't know much about this aspect. It seems the Foreign Affairs Department is only responsible for negotiations between Fairy Palace and other countries, and they haven't captured too many benefits from this. This month, however, the number of cooperation agreements reached by many state-owned enterprises and local governments with foreign companies has increased."

"Even if the Immortal Palace Envoys suddenly decide to work for free, that would be a conflict between Fairy Palace and other countries. Besides, they'd likely have to accept it; Fairy Palace never said its supply would be exclusive."

Ren Zuo had only asked casually; he neither liked nor allowed himself to get involved in politics.

"Mr. Ren, you must be quite lonely too," the middle-aged researcher said with a hint of sympathy, looking at the peerless powerhouse who was about the same age as his own college-going son. "When Fourth-Stage Cultivators eventually appear, they should provide you with someone to share cultivation insights with, alleviating your loneliness somewhat, right?"

Even they, the researchers who frequented the Dispersing Spirit Space day and night, had no idea what level of strength Ren Zuo had currently reached. They only knew that with every opening of a Spirit Vein, Ren Zuo's power would surge.

"'Loneliness? Solitude? How could that be?'" Ren Zuo glanced at the computer screen to his right, his eyes filled with tenderness. "As long as I still have a chance to see her, I will never feel lonely, nor will I feel solitude... I can continue to live on, full of courage, until the day I meet her arrives."

The middle-aged researcher's expression froze, a helpless, wry smile appearing on his face. Being close, he could see the contents of Ren Zuo's computer screen—

It was a wallpaper.

The wallpaper depicted a scene under the night sky: butterflies danced in a flurry as a Nine-Tailed Fox, treading upon them, descended onto Sunny Sky Street, an enchanting smile on its face.

"MEOW~"

"Hmm?" Ren Suo, who had just eaten lunch in the cafeteria and was preparing to go home, paused. He looked at the black cat sheltering from the heat under the shade of a tree by the dormitory building. He glanced around. Hm, no one nearby.

"What's up, Black Bell?" Ren Suo crouched down to touch the black cat's paw. "Do you want Spicy Fish Kid today, or spicy strips?"

The black cat shook its head, meowing softly.

Ren Suo was slightly taken aback, then nodded. "What did they look like?"

"MEOW~"

"I see... Got it. I'll treat you to a midnight snack tonight."

Hearing Ren Suo's response, the black cat curled up lazily, its tail swaying back and forth, testing the edge of the sunlight. It glanced at the ground and noticed a few black mud prints—Ren Suo had stepped in a puddle on his way back.

The black cat meowed. Its tail swept gently, not even touching the ground, yet the mud prints on the ground vanished as if a high-powered vacuum cleaner had sucked them into the cool breeze.

By this time, Ren Suo had reached his door. He carefully checked the ground and the seams of the security door for any eavesdropping devices. Black Bell had told him that while he was eating, someone had come to his door and lingered for a while but hadn't gone inside.

Ren Suo wanted to ask what the person looked like, but of course, the black cat couldn't answer. Cats view humans much like humans view cats. Unless the person had unusual skin tones like floral, black, or blue, or was of a different 'breed' like short-haired, long-haired, or ragdoll, the black cat wouldn't be able to describe specific differences.

However, Ren Suo didn't find anything unusual. Maybe someone was just making a phone call at my door for a bit, and Black Bell misunderstood.

Entering the teachers' dormitory normally required Wristband authentication. Unless someone used brute force or special spells, the visitor must have been a staff member. Ren Suo thought about it and didn't think he had offended anyone. Hmm, could it be that Zhao Huo finally got sick from eating spicy food? But he was too embarrassed, so he waited at my door, then regretted it after a while and left?

The thought prompted him to call. "Zhao Huo, how's your anus recently?"

"...How did you know!" Zhao Huo blurted out from the other end of the phone.

"Don't come looking for me! Goodbye, farewell, and good riddance!" Ren Suo decisively cut off Zhao Huo's line of retreat and hung up.

Knowing it was just Zhao Huo looking for him because of hemorrhoids, and not someone investigating him, Ren Suo breathed a sigh of relief and calmly returned to his game.

Ilina: "I've located Rebels of the Gemini."

Finally found them, huh... Ren Suo felt a bit frustrated. He calculated the time: nearly twenty-four hours had passed since the last chase.

In the previous chase, the Origin Data of Rebels of the Gemini had dropped to 4%.

So, if this chase is successful, will I finally clear the game?

But at this moment, Ren Suo felt a sense of unreality.

This is a 3-star+ difficulty game. Apart from taking up a bit of my time, is it really letting me win this easily?